The last round of 1-5 defeat, suffered three consecutive losses in all competitions, the past 12 games only 1 win, the form is not ideal. At home, Troyes has only 1 win, 6 draws and 2 losses this season, ranking in the middle and lower reaches. In this game, the core of the midfield Ripart suffered a suspension, another midfielder Tardieu is out for the season, coupled with the absence of Agume and other old injuries, Troyes offense will have a lot of impact.
This side of the last cup 3-1 easily promoted, all tournaments into the 11 wars achieved 9 wins and 2 draws undefeated record, currently with 44 points ranked second in the standings, behind the top of the table of 3 points, there is still the hope of contending for the title, the momentum is also quite ferocious. In this game, Lens has a full lineup, Bouska and others are old injuries.